michaelb721
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Hey,
I ran through a Web search and a site search, but still couldn't find any direct answers to this question. I'm currently considering some work that requires removing the dash, which will in turn require getting the steering column out of the way, and ran across this in the FSM: Section 211-04-06 Removal and Installation (of the Steering Column Shaft bolts)
Step 1: "With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist..."
??? I'm not understanding why I need to lift the car off the wheels just to disconnect the steering column shaft bolts. Can anyone chime in with the purpose behind that? (Not that I'm questioning the manual or anything... ) I'm guessing there's a good reason, but I sure would like to know what they're thinking.
As to why I would want to do this: My Mustang's A/C died, and I had a dealership check it out. They couldn't find any leaks in the easily visible portions of the system, and judging by the hissing sound I heard inside the car when it died, and the smell of refrigerant escaping, I think the evaporator core behind the dash sprang a leak. Since it would be major $$$ for the dealer to fix, I'm debating whether or not to tackle it myself. It looks like a real pain, but it also looks possible if you take your time and do it right.
Here's a link to a YouTube video showing the basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7GjBGiZXj4
I trust the FSM will fill in the blanks. I think the evaporator core is fixable... if I can get to it. Which is why I'm on here asking why I should be lifting the car... just to disconnect a bolt.
Thanks for any advice you can give! It is appreciated.
I ran through a Web search and a site search, but still couldn't find any direct answers to this question. I'm currently considering some work that requires removing the dash, which will in turn require getting the steering column out of the way, and ran across this in the FSM: Section 211-04-06 Removal and Installation (of the Steering Column Shaft bolts)
Step 1: "With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist..."
??? I'm not understanding why I need to lift the car off the wheels just to disconnect the steering column shaft bolts. Can anyone chime in with the purpose behind that? (Not that I'm questioning the manual or anything... ) I'm guessing there's a good reason, but I sure would like to know what they're thinking.
As to why I would want to do this: My Mustang's A/C died, and I had a dealership check it out. They couldn't find any leaks in the easily visible portions of the system, and judging by the hissing sound I heard inside the car when it died, and the smell of refrigerant escaping, I think the evaporator core behind the dash sprang a leak. Since it would be major $$$ for the dealer to fix, I'm debating whether or not to tackle it myself. It looks like a real pain, but it also looks possible if you take your time and do it right.
Here's a link to a YouTube video showing the basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7GjBGiZXj4
I trust the FSM will fill in the blanks. I think the evaporator core is fixable... if I can get to it. Which is why I'm on here asking why I should be lifting the car... just to disconnect a bolt.
Thanks for any advice you can give! It is appreciated.